Cargo capacity. Features.

Failed power doors (nine times), transmission failure at 29K, noisy, floaty ride. Coarse sounding engine. Terrible reliability and poor customer service from local dealer.

What a piece of junk! You should avoid a Windstar at all costs. Purchased mine new back in 1999. In 2003, with 29,100 miles on it, the transmission failed and had to be rebuilt. During my four years of ownership, the power sliding doors gave me problems a total of nine times!! Several of those times, the doors would not close properly. At freeway speeds, the van is excessively loud. You will not be able to carry a conversation with a passenger in the third row without shouting. My sound level meter registered 74dB. That's the same as a Saturn SL2 and Acura Integra that I used to own. Both small cars known to be noisy at speed. Ford dealers in my area are not helpful and very lacking in knowledge in how to repair their own products. You are better off buying a reliable product from Honda, Mazda or Toyota instead. Ride with the Windstar is like a large boat that lists from side to side going into any turn. That's what happens when there is only one anti-roll bar trying to keep a 4200lbs+ vehicle from rolling over. Gas mileage is terrible. I can't even come close to the rated 17/23 mpg. Reality is 16/20 mpg and that including a K&N drop-in filter. I was glad to sell the van recently. Will never buy another Ford product again.

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Roomy, good power, comfortable.

noise, manueverability.

We have been lucky with the Windstar, judging by the majority of reviews. We bought new and are not at 150,000 miles. The only non-routine work has been a new steering unit - it went out too early, around 70,000. The van still looks good, not falling apart. However, it is pretty loud at highway speeds and certainly not nimble.

I would like to hear from other '98 Windstar owners with 3.8L engine, I am primarily interested in gas mileage. I have been told Ford claims 30mpg Hwy and 20mpg city (Imp.Gal.)Please help. Thank you.

Child mirror Dual sliding doors Second row captains chairs overhead condole rear back up sensors easy to remove seats keyless entry

trunk isnt power

Purachased used with 40,00 miles and love it! gets great gas mileage, looks great nad easy to manuver espically with the rear sensors that beep when youa re backing into something. We have the dual power rear doors and have had no problems, yes the engine is alittle noisy when you are outside but you cant hear it inside so its not a problem...overall we love it and my husband wil only allow us to drive Fords and Hondas after owning this van. ( it used to be only Hondas) We cant wait for Ford to come out with a Gas/Electric hybrid model! We wil bethe first ones in line to order one.

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Terrible customer service from Ford. Weak transmission design. Defective plastic intake air manifold

For 48 months this car provided excellent performance and fine options except for the three recalls and the electrical problems with one of the side doors. The low interest financing program from Ford worked out great. However the week the car was paid for we took it in for its first California Smog test. It failed at 32,621 miles. Since it was a year out of warrantee we had to pay for the labor to repair a defective intake manifold. Ford agreed to pay for the parts. When the Ford dealership mechanic took the car on a test drive, the transmission failed. Ford wanted $2400 to replace it denying any responsibility for its failure despite its low milage and the fact it failed while in the dealers posession. Ford cusotmer service refuses to refer me to someone who can do anything other than read a script. Analysis by an independent transmission specialist who repaired the unit found a defective planetary gear train and no sign of misuse or neglect. $2055.00 fixed the problem

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The design of having two sliding side doors is a great idea. Enjoyable and roomy on a trip.

Sliding side doors electrical problems. Noisey engine, transmission shifting is not smooth.

In November 2002 I purchased a 2000 Ford Windstar Mini Van to replace an ailing pick up truck. We have five (5) grandchildren. My wife does a lot of cheauffering of the grandchildren around town. Many problems with the electical side sliding doors on both sides, driver's seat and outside mirrors not working. After many trips to the dealership, problem still exists. Must be a design problem. Noisey engine. Transmission shifts in a jerky motion.

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First time for a mini-van.

Safety features, interior/exterior quality, car like ride, very easy handling, perfect entrance/exit height, attractive, dependable and well built.

Would like a bigger engine (2004 Freestar will have one), better color selection, would love a sun roof (if safety standards would permit)

Execellent van. Easy handling and solid feel on the road. Spacious, car like ride, easy access to controls. Traction Control is wonderful - great for driving in snow and wet roads. Safety features are abundant. Tons of cargo space especially with a back seat(s) removed. Passenger and pet friendly. This is my fourth Windstar and none of them have disappointed me yet. I recommend it without reservation.

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Nice looking van for the money.

Problems I will hopefully never incur.

I have not yet had any major problems with this van. I only got it because my wife liked the way it looked and I had to get rid of a GM product that is known for defects. Thanx to this web site maybe I can get rid of this before I pay dearly. My van had 81000mi on it when I bought it and now has 88000mi on it.What is ford thinking. I have owned over twenty cars and have had more problems with GM. Ford really needs to take care of this. Even though it is too late for the most part. Thanx for voicing your opinions. I will check this site before I buy my next car.

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Great stability, comfort, visibility. Comfortable. Great climate control. Good seats. No problems in first 18,000 miles.

Rear seats hard to remove and heavy. Not too bad once you know the trick. A little bit of sticker shock every time I fill the tank, but reasonable mileage for its class. I am just used to smaller cars.

A GREAT minivan. Absolutely no problems. Perfect for long-trips. Very stable, even with a roof cargo carrier. Good in snow. We have installed a VCR and now we can't decide whether we should have the fun of riding or driving.

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Have rented MANY vans before buying one. Mazda MPV, Caravans, Windstars...

good passenger compacity nice acceleration luxurios interior

horrible dalership that the car was bought from

this minivan has givin me nothing but problems and the staff at mclane ford has been horrible.

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